News 14 January 2026 - 15 January 2026

Northern Star (ASX:NST) share price jumps after-hours as gold whipsaws — what investors watch next
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Northern Star (ASX:NST) share price jumps after-hours as gold whipsaws — what investors watch next

Northern Star Resources shares closed at A$29.76 in Sydney, up 1.6% from Monday. The company reaffirmed FY26 gold sold guidance at 1.60–1.70 million ounces and reported first-half underlying EBITDA of A$1.876 billion. An interim fully franked dividend of 25 cents a share will be paid March 26 to holders on record March 5. Spot gold fell after hitting a three-week high as traders took profits.
February 24, 2026
Google Pixel 10a leaks point to a February 17 launch, €500 price, and a “Berry” pink color — just ahead of Samsung’s Galaxy S26 (Jan 15, 2026)
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Google Pixel 10a leaks point to a February 17 launch, €500 price, and a “Berry” pink color — just ahead of Samsung’s Galaxy S26 (Jan 15, 2026)

Multiple leaks indicate Google’s Pixel 10a will launch February 17, 2026, with European prices at €500 for 128GB and €600 for 256GB. Renderings show a design similar to the Pixel 9a, a 6.285-inch OLED display, 8GB RAM, and a 5,100mAh battery. The phone may debut in Obsidian, Fog, Lavender, and Berry colors. The timing puts it head-to-head with Samsung’s Galaxy S26 launch window.
January 15, 2026
iOS 26 Adoption Is Lagging: Why iPhone Users Stick With iOS 18 — and the Security Update You Shouldn’t Skip
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iOS 26 Adoption Is Lagging: Why iPhone Users Stick With iOS 18 — and the Security Update You Shouldn’t Skip

iOS 26 adoption appears low in January 2026, with analytics showing only about 16% of iPhones on any iOS 26 version. Analysts say Safari’s user-agent now reports iOS 18.x even on iOS 26, likely undercounting users. Apple’s December update for iOS 26.2 patched WebKit vulnerabilities linked to sophisticated attacks. Security fixes require updating to iOS 26.2 if supported.
January 15, 2026
Android 17 Leak: Split Quick Settings & Notifications, Separate Wi‑Fi/Data Toggles Return — With a Foldable Catch
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Android 17 Leak: Split Quick Settings & Notifications, Separate Wi‑Fi/Data Toggles Return — With a Foldable Catch

Leaked builds of Android 17 show Google testing a “dual-shade” interface that splits notifications and Quick Settings into separate panels, with users swiping from different sides to access each. Phones may offer a choice between the new and classic layouts, but large-screen devices could be locked to the split view. Separate Wi‑Fi and mobile data toggles may return, reversing a change from Android 12.
January 15, 2026
FCC Lets Verizon End the 60-Day Phone Unlocking Rule: What Changes for iPhone and Android Users Starting Jan. 13, 2026
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FCC Lets Verizon End the 60-Day Phone Unlocking Rule: What Changes for iPhone and Android Users Starting Jan. 13, 2026

Verizon received an FCC waiver ending its 60-day automatic phone unlocking rule, effective January 13, 2026, for new device activations. Phones activated before that date remain under the old rule. Verizon will now follow the CTIA Consumer Code, unlocking devices upon request after conditions are met, rather than automatically.
January 15, 2026
UNC-Chapel Hill’s Hello Heels App Redesign Drives Student Engagement — A 2026 Blueprint for Campus Mobile Apps
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UNC-Chapel Hill’s Hello Heels App Redesign Drives Student Engagement — A 2026 Blueprint for Campus Mobile Apps

UNC-Chapel Hill’s Hello Heels app saw weekly usage jump from 6,000 to 37,000 users after a student-guided redesign, with page views rising from 10,000 to 90,000. The revamped app integrates dining, transit, course info, and campus resources, serving as a daily utility for students. Other universities are expected to adopt similar models in 2026.
January 15, 2026
Google Wallet adds full transaction history and search on Android: what the January 2026 update changes
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Google Wallet adds full transaction history and search on Android: what the January 2026 update changes

Google Wallet will soon let users view and search their complete payment history across Android phones and Wear OS watches, according to Google’s January 2026 update notes. The upgrade includes transactions from other devices and online purchases made with virtual card numbers. A search function is also in development for the mobile app. Google has not specified when these features will roll out.
January 15, 2026
Turn Your Phone into a Metal Detector: Android & iPhone Guide (Jan 15, 2026)
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Turn Your Phone into a Metal Detector: Android & iPhone Guide (Jan 15, 2026)

On January 15, 2026, claims about phones as “hidden metal detectors” trended online. Modern smartphones use a magnetometer, designed for compass functions, which can detect nearby magnetic or ferrous objects but not non-magnetic metals like gold or silver. Detection works only at close range. Many apps exaggerate capabilities; the sensor measures changes in magnetic fields, not buried treasure.
January 15, 2026
2025 App Downloads Drop to 106.9B, But Spending Jumps to $155.8B as Subscriptions Surge
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2025 App Downloads Drop to 106.9B, But Spending Jumps to $155.8B as Subscriptions Surge

Global app downloads dropped 2.7% in 2025 to 106.9 billion, the fifth straight annual decline, according to Appfigures. Despite this, consumer spending surged 21.6% to a record $155.8 billion, with non-game apps generating more revenue than games for the first time. Subscriptions and in-app purchases drove the increase. The full Appfigures report has not yet been released.
January 15, 2026
Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 rolls out to Pixel: battery drain, charging-limit and Wi‑Fi fixes — plus a quiet Recents change
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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 rolls out to Pixel: battery drain, charging-limit and Wi‑Fi fixes — plus a quiet Recents change

Google began rolling out Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 to eligible Pixel phones, foldables, and tablets on January 14, 2026. The update includes the January 2026 security patch and targets battery drain, charging bugs, Wi‑Fi slowness, and system crashes. The Recents screen loses “save image” and “open in Lens” actions. Pixel 10 models receive the update only via on-device OTA, not downloadable images.
January 15, 2026
Technology News 15.01.2026
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Technology News 15.01.2026

Huawei launched the MatePad 11.5 S 2026 with M-Pencil Pro support, 12GB RAM, and 40W charging. GM’s 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ, tested on a cross-country trip, offers a 465-mile range and 750 hp. Pew reports 9 in 10 U.S. adults use the internet daily, but digital equity gaps remain. Some websites faced client-side failures as JavaScript was disabled or blocked.
January 15, 2026
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Update 3.0 Drops Early — LEGO Items, Slumber Islands, and Switch 2 Upgrades
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons Update 3.0 Drops Early — LEGO Items, Slumber Islands, and Switch 2 Upgrades

Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ Version 3.0 update went live January 14, a day ahead of schedule. The paid Switch 2 Upgrade Pack, offering performance boosts and new features, remains set for January 15 at $4.99 in the U.S. The update adds LEGO items to Nook Shopping and expands storage to 9,000 items. Some new multiplayer features and characters require Nintendo Switch Online or amiibo.
January 14, 2026
PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium January 2026 lineup is official — Resident Evil Village, Like a Dragon lead the drop
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PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium January 2026 lineup is official — Resident Evil Village, Like a Dragon lead the drop

Resident Evil Village and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth lead the January 2026 PS Plus Game Catalog update, launching January 20 for Extra and Premium members. Premium subscribers also get Ridge Racer with new features. Need for Speed Unbound, Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, and Core Keeper remain available as monthly PS Plus games until February 2. Game availability may vary by region.
January 14, 2026
iPhone 18 leaks collide with Galaxy S26 rumors: under‑screen Face ID, Qi2 magnets, and a bigger shake‑up than expected
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iPhone 18 leaks collide with Galaxy S26 rumors: under‑screen Face ID, Qi2 magnets, and a bigger shake‑up than expected

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 is expected to launch February 25, with sales starting March 11, and may feature a 4,300mAh base battery and a new camera layout. Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are rumored to add under-display Face ID and a punch-hole camera, with a fall 2026 release, while cheaper iPhone 18 models could slip to spring 2027.
January 14, 2026
Samsung quietly lists Galaxy A07 5G with a 120Hz display — and a surprisingly long Android update pledge
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Samsung quietly lists Galaxy A07 5G with a 120Hz display — and a surprisingly long Android update pledge

Samsung’s Galaxy A07 5G appeared on Samsung Thailand’s site with a 6.7-inch 120Hz LCD, 6,000mAh battery, and prices starting at THB 5,499 ($175). Samsung promises up to six major Android OS updates for the A07 line, an unusual move for entry-level phones. The A07 5G ships with Android 16 and One UI 8.0, with updates planned through Android 22. Two memory variants are listed: 4GB/128GB and 6GB/128GB.
January 14, 2026
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